Termstart: | January 1, 2019 |
Predecessor: | Scott Wells |
Bobby McCool | |
Party: | Republican |
Birth Date: | 7 May 1959 |
State House: | Kentucky |
District: | 97th |
Residence: | Van Lear, Kentucky, US |
Education: | Morehead state university (MA) Eastern Kentucky University (BA) |
Spouse: | Debbie |
Children: | 2 |
Bobby Wayne McCool is an American politician serving as a member in the Kentucky House of Representatives since January 1, 2019. His district consists of Johnson, Martin, and Pike counties.[1] [2]
McCool earned a Master of Arts degree from Morehead State University, and Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University.[3]
McCool previously served as a United States Marine, coal miner, and teacher/administrator.[4] In 2018, He ran for the office of representative from the 97th district against Democrat Craig Lindon. McCool won the election with 57.8% of the vote to Lindons 42.2%. In 2020 he ran for re-election against Democratic candidate Will Hurst. McCool won the election with 78.5% to Hurst's 21.5%. In 2022 he ran for re-election unopposed.[5]